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• iOS 18.3 RC Is Out and It Updates AI Notification Summaries and More

  21-01-2025 23:49
  
  Developers and public beta testers can download the update now, and everyone else will likely get the update in the next few weeks.
  
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• Apple Intelligence is enabled by default in iOS 18.3 and macOS 15.3

  21-01-2025 23:46 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  From its introduction in iOS 18.1, Apple Intelligence has been an opt-in feature. Users had to decide to enable it, with Apple even going so far as to put people on a waiting list before they could use it.With iOS 18.3 and macOS 15.3, Apple’s AI features become a standard default part of the experience for all compatible iPhones (iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, iPhone 16), iPads, and Macs (all Macs with M1 or later processors). According to the developer documentation, Apple Intelligen
  
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• Instagram's Newest Tactic to Entice TikTokkers Is a Video Editing App

  21-01-2025 23:41
  
  Instagram's new Edits app will be available this spring. But thanks to new presidential action, creators can still use TikTok's CapCut.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 22, #591

  21-01-2025 23:34
  
  Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 591 for Wednesday, Jan. 22.
  
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• Best Tested Portable Air Conditioners for 2025

  21-01-2025 23:31
  
  Looking to beat the heat without breaking the bank? Here are the top portable air conditioners, tested by CNET's experts.
  
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• Best Hotel Mattresses in 2025

  21-01-2025 23:26
  
  Experience the luxury of a hotel bed at home with these tested and rated mattresses.
  
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• Apple Intelligence is enabled by default in iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and macOS 15.3

  21-01-2025 23:20 via macdailynews.com
  
  When fully released, Apple Intelligence will combine the power of Apple-built generative models with personal context while taking an extraordinary step forward for privacy.
  Starting with iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and macOS 15.3, Apple Intelligence features will be enabled by default for new users and those upgrading to these latest operating system versions, according to release candidate notes.
  For users new or upgrading to macOS 18.3, Apple Intelligence will be enabled automatically during Mac o
  
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• Netflix Increases Prices Again

  21-01-2025 23:10 via macrumors.com
  
  Netflix is raising its prices for all plans in several countries, including the United States, Canada, Portugal, and Argentina. The cheapest Standard with ads plan will be $1 more expensive in the U.S., going from $6.99 to $7.99 per month.
  The Standard plan's price will increase from $15.49 to $17.99 per month, and the Premium plan will now cost $24.99 per month, up from $22.99 per month. The Standard plan offers 1080p HD video, and the Premium plan is the only plan that supports 4K streaming.Ne
  
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• Netflix Is Increasing Subscription Prices. Here's How Much Your Plan Will Cost

  21-01-2025 23:05
  
  The ad tier is going up, too.
  
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• An Expert Explains How to Tell When Wine Is Corked (and What to Do About It)

  21-01-2025 23:01
  
  Corked wine is bad wine. Here's how to tell if you have a bad bottle and what you can do to remedy the situation.
  
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• Gaming on Apple Vision Pro could see huge growth soon, per game makers

  21-01-2025 22:55 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A new survey of game developers shows significant interest in the Vision Pro for gaming, with big growth expected from soon-to-be made visionOS games. Here are the details.more…
  
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• Netflix hikes subscription prices across the board

  21-01-2025 22:46 via macdailynews.com
  
  Netflix is once again increasing its subscription prices. Effective immediately, the entry-level plan with ads will now be priced at $7.99 per month, up from $6.99, while the premium plan, featuring 4K streaming, will jump to $24.99 per month from $22.99.
  Netflix Price Increasea:
  • Standard with ads: $7.99 (previously $6.99) per month
  • Standard without ads: $17.99 (previously $15.49) per month
  • Premium: $24.99 (previously $22.99) per month
  These price adjustments
  
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• 2025 Mortgage Rate Forecast: What Another Trump Presidency Means for Rates

  21-01-2025 22:40
  
  New administration, new housing market? Not quite.
  
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• UK Announces Digital Wallet for IDs and Driver's Licenses

  21-01-2025 22:37 via macrumors.com
  
  The UK government today announced plans for a digital wallet that will house digital driver's licenses. It is not yet clear if the digital wallet that the UK government has planned will integrate with Apple Wallet, but UK users will be able to access their driver's licenses through a GOV.UK app on the iPhone when the initiative launches.
  The digital driver's license will allow users to prove their age when purchasing age-restricted items, and it will serve as proof of the right to drive. Persona
  
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• Netflix announces price increase for all three of its plans

  21-01-2025 22:36 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Netflix is hiking its prices once again. Starting today, the cheapest Netflix plan will cost $7.99 per month, while the top-of-the-line plan with 4K streaming will cost you a cool $24.99 monthly.
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• Trump Takes Aim at Social Media 'Censorship' With Executive Order

  21-01-2025 22:26
  
  The order alleges that the government infringed on US citizens' free speech "under the guise of combatting 'misinformation,' 'disinformation,' and 'malinformation.'"
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Jan. 22, #1313

  21-01-2025 22:00
  
  Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,313 for Wednesday, Jan. 22.
  
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• If TikTok Gets Banned Again, Here Are 8 Alternatives

  21-01-2025 22:00
  
  TikTok has returned for US users after a brief shutdown. If it goes away for good, these rival apps can help you get your fix of short-form video.
  
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• Don't Wait to Apply for This Student Loan Forgiveness Buyback Program. Here's Who's Eligible

  21-01-2025 22:00
  
  SAVE is expected to remain on hold for most of this year. If you're close to PSLF forgiveness, you could get debt relief sooner.
  
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• Best Smart Ovens of 2025

  21-01-2025 22:00
  
  A smart oven is one of the best small appliances to add to your kitchen.
  
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• 'iPhone 17 Air' With Rear Camera Bar Allegedly Shown in Leaked Photo

  21-01-2025 21:46 via macrumors.com
  
  A leaker known as "Majin Bu" today shared an alleged image of a component for the rumored, ultra-thin "iPhone 17 Air" model.
  The blurry, pixelated image shows a pair of rear iPhone shells with a pill-shaped, raised camera bar along the top. On the left side of the bar, there is a circular cutout that appears to be for a single rear camera. On the right side of the bar, there appears to be an LED camera flash and a tiny microphone hole. The ultra-thin "iPhone 17 Air" is the only iPhone 17 model t
  
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• Apple Watch Ultra 3: Three new features are coming later this year

  21-01-2025 21:35 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Watch Ultra, outside of a very nice new titanium black, hasn’t been meaningfully upgraded since 2023. But later this year that’s going to change when the Apple Watch Ultra 3 arrives. Here are three new features coming to the Apple Watch Ultra 3.more…
  
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• iOS 18 superguide: iOS 18 features, latest update, and what’s new in iOS 18.3

  21-01-2025 21:33 via macworld.com
  
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  Even if you’re not planning to buy one of the new iPhones, your existing iPhone (XR and later) can now get a bunch of new features following the release of iOS 18. Among the new features in iOS 18 are a redesigned Photos app, new ways to customize your Home screen and wallpaper, new Messages reactions, privacy-related features and dozens of other smaller changes. There are also be some AI features, dubbed Apple Intelligence available on some iPhones (find out if they’ll
  
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• Best DNA Test for 2025

  21-01-2025 21:26
  
  If you'd like to learn more about your health, heritage and family history, an at-home DNA test can help you do just that.
  
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• Silo season 3 will solve the show’s darkness problem, says creator

  21-01-2025 21:18 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple TV+ just wrapped up Silo season 2, but the series has already been picked up for seasons 3 and 4. Now, the show’s creator has revealed a big visual change to expect in the next season.more…
  
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• macOS Beta: What’s in Sequoia 15.3 release candidate and how to get it

  21-01-2025 21:16 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  macOS Sequoia arrived on Macs in September 2024, but the beta development continues and if you are a registered developer or registered as a public beta tester, you can continue to get the latest updates and try out new features still not available to the general public.In this article, we’ll explain what’s in the latest version of the Sequoia beta, what you need to do to get your hands on a copy, how to install it, and what you should bear in mind if you don’t want to
  
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• iOS 18.3 release candidate is out now, wide release expected next week

  21-01-2025 21:16 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple beta test of iOS 18.3 began less than a week after the release of iOS 18.2. It’s not yet clear when we can expect this release to into wide release or what features to expect in it, but it will surely be the first major iOS update of 2025.Apple Intelligence has been the focus of most iOS 18 updates so far, and we’re still waiting on the big Siri overhaul that adds personal context using the data on your phone and scores of new “app intents” that allow Siri
  
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• macOS Sequoia 15.3 Launching Soon: Here Are the Release Notes

  21-01-2025 21:10 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded out the release candidate version of an upcoming macOS Sequoia 15.3 update, and provided there are no underlying bugs discovered, the RC is the version of macOS that will be released to the public in the near future.
  With the RC, Apple provided the release notes for ‌macOS Sequoia‌ 15.3, so if you want to know exactly what's coming, here are the details.
  This update introduces Genmoji, powered by Apple Intelligence, and also includes other enhancements, bug fixes, an
  
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• ‘Silo’ Season 3 is going to be a lot less dark than season 2

  21-01-2025 21:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  “Silo,” starring and executive produced by Rebecca Ferguson
  Fans of “Silo” can expect a significant shift in tone for the upcoming third season. Unlike the notably dark atmosphere of season two, the new season will be considerably brighter, both literally and figuratively. For season two, viewers who find it too dark are advised to “crank the brightness up” on their TVs, but, that won’t be necessary for season three which will expand beyond the confines
  
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• Best Reusable Water Bottles in 2025

  21-01-2025 20:30
  
  Reusable water bottles offer a trendy and eco-friendly way to stay hydrated. Save money and go green with our top picks.
  
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• iOS 18.3 automatically enables Apple Intelligence for users, requires opt-out to disable

  21-01-2025 20:25 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iOS 18.3 is launching soon, as today’s RC beta confirms. Alongside updates to notification summaries, the release will also automatically enable Apple Intelligence for iPhone users, and the Mac and iPad will follow suit.more…
  
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• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Players Will Be Able to Disable Cross-Play

  21-01-2025 20:23
  
  Console players will be able to opt out of playing against PC opponents in ranked matches in an upcoming Season 2 update.
  
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• iPhone SE 4 may feature Dynamic Island

  21-01-2025 20:21 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s Dynamic Island
  The upcoming iPhone SE is rumored to include a compelling set of features that could position it as the ideal iPhone for a large portion of price-conscious consumers. Among these rumored features is the addition of the Dynamic Island.
  Ryan Christoffel for 9to5Mac:‎[On Monday] leaker Evan Blass (private account @evleaks on X) shared code references concerning several upcoming Apple devices:
  • iPad Air with M3 (11-inch• iPad Air with M3 (13-inch
  
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• 6 Vitamins and Minerals You Need to Age Gracefully, According to Experts

  21-01-2025 20:15
  
  To make sure your body is in tip-top shape as you age, make sure you're getting these vitamins and minerals in your diet or supplements.
  
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• macOS Sequoia 15.3 and iOS 18.3 Enable Apple Intelligence Automatically

  21-01-2025 20:01 via macrumors.com
  
  When installing macOS Sequoia 15.3, iOS 18.3, or iPadOS 18.3, Apple Intelligence will be turned on automatically on compatible devices, Apple says in the developer release notes for the updates.
  For users new or upgrading to iOS 18.3, Apple Intelligence will be enabled automatically during iPhone onboarding. Users will have access to Apple Intelligence features after setting up their devices. To disable Apple Intelligence, users will need to navigate to the Apple Intelligence & Siri Settings
  
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• What’s new in macOS 15.3? Here are Apple’s full release notes

  21-01-2025 19:56 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple released the RC (release candidate) beta for macOS Sequoia 15.3 earlier today. As such, we now have access to the full release notes for the update.more…
  
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• iOS 18.3 Adds New Visual Intelligence Features for iPhone 16

  21-01-2025 19:39 via macrumors.com
  
  With the iOS 18.3 update, Apple is adding new Visual Intelligence features for the iPhone 16 models. After installing the software, ‌iPhone 16‌ users will be able to add an event to the Calendar app when using the Camera Control ‌Visual Intelligence‌ option to view a poster or a flyer.
  Using ‌Visual Intelligence‌ to add an event to Calendar was a promised function that Apple showed off when introducing Camera Control, and it will be usable in iOS 18.3. To add an eve
  
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• iOS 18.3 brings two upgrades to Camera Control on your iPhone 16

  21-01-2025 19:36 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iOS 18.3 is coming very soon, as the RC beta was just released today. And per the update’s release notes, it will bring two upgrades to the iPhone 16’s Camera Control button and visual intelligence.more…
  
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• iPhone 17 Air leak shows off new ‘camera bar’ design

  21-01-2025 19:34 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Well-known leaker Majin Bu posted an image (above) on X of what he claims to be the casing for an iPhone 17 (in protective plastic wrap). if it’s real—and it’s far too early to know for sure—then the iPhone is about to go through some big changes.The image seems to show one large rear camera on the left side of a wide “camera bar,” with another round cutout on the right side for a flash, focus illuminator, LiDAR, or other sensor. This lines up with pr
  
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• Samsung’s new Galaxy phones are coming to show everyone how to really copy Apple

  21-01-2025 19:28 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Thanks to Apple’s feast-or-famine approach to product announcements, January can be a tedious month for the Macworld crew. The last batch of new products came out in the fall, and the next ones probably won’t be here until the spring; in between, we shiver and get bored. In their wintry desperation, keynote-starved Apple reporters have even been known to watch product unveilings by other companies.I don’t know if I’ll go that far this week when Samsung holds its
  
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• The Galaxy S25 Reveal Is Almost Here: What to Expect at Samsung Unpacked and How to Watch

  21-01-2025 19:22
  
  Here's everything to know ahead of tomorrow's event, which will likely focus on the Galaxy S series and AI.
  
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• ‘Severance’ season one alone generated more than $200 million for Apple TV+

  21-01-2025 19:22 via macdailynews.com
  
  Adam Scott in “Severance”
  Hit Apple TV+ series “Severance” made its long-awaited second season debut last Friday and research from Parrot Analytics has found that the first season generated more than $200 million for Apple.
  Max Goldbart for Deadline:‎Parrot came to these figures via its Content Valuation methodology, which uses a formula to correlate audience demand with subscribers and therefore revenue.
  According to Parrot, Severance is doing well compared with Appl
  
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• Apple Seeds Release Candidate Versions of watchOS 11.3, tvOS 18.3 and visionOS 2.3

  21-01-2025 19:14 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today provided developers with the release candidate versions of upcoming watchOS 11.3, tvOS 18.3, and visionOS 2.3 updates for testing purposes. The RCs come a week after the third betas.
  The betas are available to registered developers, and can be downloaded from the Settings app on each device.There were no notable new features found in the updates, but code suggests that Apple will add support for robot vacuums to HomeKit, which means it will be a supported category in the Home app in
  
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• iOS 18.3: Here are Apple’s full release notes

  21-01-2025 19:12 via 9to5mac.com
  
  As we reported earlier, the iOS 18.3 Release Candidate is now available to developers and public beta users. This likely represents the final beta for iOS 18.3 before the update is released to the general public. As such, Apple has now shared its official release notes for iOS 18.3 for the first time. Head below for the full details.
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• Apple releases RC betas for tvOS 18.3, visionOS 2.3, watchOS 11.3

  21-01-2025 19:11 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has just released a lineup of new beta software. The RC (release candidate) beta is rolling out now for tvOS 18.3, visionOS 2.3, HomePod 18.3, and more.more…
  
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• Apple Seeds macOS Sequoia 15.3 Release Candidate to Developers

  21-01-2025 19:08 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today provided developers with the release candidate version of an upcoming macOS Sequoia 15.3 update, with the update coming a week after Apple released the third beta.
  Registered developers can opt-in to the ‌macOS Sequoia‌ beta through the Software Update section of the System Settings app. An Apple ID associated with an Apple Developer account is required to get the beta.‌macOS Sequoia‌ 15.3 brings Genmoji to the Mac, a feature that was previously limited to the iPh
  
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• macOS 15.3 RC now available ahead of public launch

  21-01-2025 19:07 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has released a new beta for macOS Sequoia 15.3. The brand new RC beta is rolling out now for both developers and public beta users.more…
  
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• iOS 18.3 Release Candidate now available to beta testers

  21-01-2025 19:05 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The iOS 18.3 Release Candidate is now rolling out to developers and public beta testers. The update comes one week after Apple released the third beta, which included major changes to the Apple Intelligence notification summaries feature.more…
  
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• Apple Seeds Release Candidate Versions of iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3

  21-01-2025 19:05 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the release candidate versions of upcoming iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple released the third betas.
  iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 can be downloaded from the Settings app on a compatible device by going to General > Software Update.With the update, Apple made several changes to Apple Intelligence Notification Summaries, such as removing news-related summaries temporarily.Additional ‌Apple Intel
  
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• Samsung Unpacked Live Blog: Galaxy S25 and New Galaxy AI Reveals Expected

  21-01-2025 19:04
  
  Samsung's annual winter event will likely tee up the next generation of the company's Galaxy phone line.
  
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